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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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